PARA PUBLICACIÓN INMEDIATA 30 de octubre de 2025 

Contacto con los medios: Bryan Hooten, 804-807-1727, bryan.hooten@vdh.virginia.gov 

RHHD Says Spooktacular Halloween Fun Starts with Safety
Tricks, Treats, and Top Safety Tips for Families 

RICHMOND, Virginia. – With Halloween right around the corner, Richmond and Henrico Health Districts (RHHD) share some spooktacular safety tips to help every family have a night full of treats, laughter, and safe adventures. Get ready for a ghoulishly good time—let’s make this Halloween the best (and safest) one yet! 

“Having a safe (not scary) Halloween is easy and fun when you follow a few simple steps,” said Richmond and Henrico Health Districts Director Elaine Perry, M.D. “Keep costumes visible and fit for walking, stick to sidewalks, and cross the street at crosswalks and corners. Make sure treats are sealed in their original wrappers. Welcome trick-or-treaters with a well-lit front door and keep walkways free of tripping hazards. Let’s help our ghouls, ghosts, and goblins get home safely.” 

RHHD encourages you to keep these quick tips in mind when trick or treating this Halloween season. 

Costume Safety 

• Make sure costumes are bright or have reflective tape so drivers can see you at night. 
• Wear costumes that fit well to avoid tripping. 
• Use face paint instead of masks to keep your vision clear. 

Truco o trato 

• Children should always walk in groups and stay with an adult. 
• Use sidewalks whenever possible and cross streets at corners, following traffic signals. 
• Carry a flashlight or glow sticks to light your way. 

Candy Safety 

• Wait until you get home to eat your treats so an adult can check them first. 
• Only eat candy that is sealed and in its original wrapper. 
• Avoid homemade treats unless you know who made them. 

Home Safety 

• Keep your porch and walkways well-lit for visitors. 
• Remove anything from your yard that could cause someone to trip, or any fire hazards. 

Following these tips will help make Halloween fun and safe for everyone. Have a happy Halloween! 

If you have questions about Halloween safety, contact RHHD at 804-205-3500. Visita rhhd.gov para obtener más información sobre salud y seguridad. Sigue a RHHD en Instagram (@richmondcity_hd) y Facebook. 

# # # 

Los Distritos de Salud de Richmond y Henrico (RHHD, por sus siglas en inglés) son agencias hermanas de salud pública que sirven a nuestras comunidades conectadas. Nuestra misión es proteger la salud, defender la equidad y asociarnos para abordar las necesidades locales. 

rhhd.gov | henrico.gov/health | RHHD Facebook | IG: @richmondcity_hd